Mimophis mahfalensis

Andreone, F., Glaw, F., Nussbaum, R. A., Raxworthy, C. J., Vences, M. & Randrianirina, J. E., 2003, The amphibians and reptiles of Nosy Be (NW Madagascar) and nearby islands: a case study of diversity and conservation of an insular fauna, Journal of Natural History 37 (17), pp. 2119-2149 : 2149

(17) Mimophis mahfalensis . A specimen from Nosy Be is conserved in Paris (MNHN 1884-593, don. E. Deyrolle). This species is present on the mainland, and in face of Nosy Be it is known from Benavony. Another specimen from the same locality is housed under the number MNHN 1886-33, without any further information. This snake may indeed be present on Nosy Be, although it is strange that its occurrence was not confirmed, taking into mind the high abundance in which it usually occurs.